Monterey Rice

Submitted by DriveThruDodger

"Easy, quick"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 medium onion, chopped (I use frozen)
• 1 green pepper, chopped (I use frozen)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, diced (I use Muir Glen fire-roasted)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (If you like it spicy, use the tomatoes with chilies here)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium beef broth
• 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice (I use Uncle Ben's, can also use longer cooking rice, but increase cooking time)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

directions

1. Saute beef and drain.
2. Add onion and peppers, saute until softened.
3. Add paprika and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
4. Add contents of cans, rice and corn.
5. Simmer 15 minutes.
6. Let stand 10 minutes.
7. Serve with grated cheese.
8. Can also be served in a flour tortilla as a burrito.

Reviews

[auggiebelle]

I thought this was very good. DH thought it was bland. So next time I will be adding taco seasoning to the meat and probably hot Rotel. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I will make it again and hopefully get DH's approval. We did serve as burritos as suggested.